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Pre-purchase roof survey in Crow, Hampshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Crow? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Crow and across Hampshire.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Crow can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Crow
If you are buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that’s often not the individual flat owner, with costs often passed on through the service charge. We check as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. Where the building has a flat roof, it’s checked as far as access allows. Typical surveys look at lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and old water stains in the roof space, across chimney stacks, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and clay and concrete tiles.
Older buildings in small places like Crow may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Crow (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings are a common source of leaks, so we check each one closely. We photograph any that need work.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Useful tips for Crow property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. If anything in the report is not clear, ask us.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
FAQs for Crow
Is Crow in the area you cover?
Yes, Crow is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Crow as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Crow is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
On site, it usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where it applies.
What we can’t see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- A structural engineer’s report
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
Crow homes and their roofs
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Around Crow, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in. Avon Tyrrell House, about 2.4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Crow. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.
Crow is in Hampshire. We visit Crow as part of our work across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our Hampshire coverage includes Crow and the places around it. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: BH24. You will find streets such as Barrack Lane, Wood End Road and Crow Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Upper Kingston (1 mile west), Hightown (1 mile north), Bagnum (1 mile south), Ringwood (1 mile north-west) and Poulner (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), New Milton (7 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east), Dibden Purlieu (15 miles east) and Marchwood (14 miles east).
Near you in Crow
Around Crow, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ringwood School and The Elm Tree Inn, among other places. Nearby you will also find St Leonard's Hospital (4.3 miles west). The countryside around Crow includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.